12 NEWSBOYS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2018 GRANTS ANGLICARE VICTORIA Taking Flight Regional Schools Program Taking Flight has been supporting young people to engage with education and training, and improve their life skills and wellbeing since 2011. The program demystifies higher education and promotes its value to young people. The Taking Flight program connects young people from secondary colleges in Ararat, Horsham, Wonthaggi and Frankston with a collaborative network of education, arts, cultural, sporting, Indigenous, and community organisations. This network provides structured experiences for young people, providing insights into career opportunities and pathways, mentoring from current university students and community leaders on multi-day Hikes for Higher Education, and work experience opportunities. The Buldau Yiooghen (Big Dreams) Leadership Academy was initiated through the Taking Flight program. anglicarevic.org.au “This program has taught me to never hold back and to grab opportunities with both hands.” ARDOCH Pathways Beyond School Expansion The Pathways Beyond School Expansion Project is being delivered to eight of Ardoch’s existing secondary school partners in the place-based regions where Ardoch works. A total of 800 students are participating in the program. Individual components including Speed Careers, Mock Interviews, Meet the Professor, Industry Visits and Learning Through Lunch are combined to offer each school a comprehensive program that builds the confidence and aspirations of students as they consider future education and employment opportunities. Ardoch is targeting a diverse range of industry partners and professionals to participate in the project and share their insights. ardoch.org.au THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET SCHOOL Bursary Program The Australian Ballet School’s vocational ballet training program is an intensive eight-level course aimed at training dancers to the highest international standard. Dancers are trained to be technically outstanding, artistic and to represent their art form at the highest level, locally and internationally. ABS students are from across Australia and around the world. Newsboys Foundation contributes to the Australian Ballet School’s Bursary Program, which aims to ensure that financial constraints prevent no student from training at the school. Newsboys Foundation support is specifically for Victorian students. australianballetschool.com.au BANKSIA GARDENS COMMUNITY SERVICES Banksia Gardens Stronger Foundations Study Program Newsboys Foundation is supporting Banksia Gardens Community Services to provide three study group sessions per week for young people living on the Banksia Gardens Estate, Broadmeadows. Volunteers, including tertiary students, are an integral part of the program. The volunteers provide one-on-one tutorial support for students in the study group sessions. A range of recreational activities are also provided to complement the study program. The program helps young people engage in education and to finish secondary school. banksiagardens.org.au Banksia Gardens Community Services Anglicare Victoria – Buldau Yiooghen Leadership Academy